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Played Love Really Hurts last year with a band and it was a great feeling to play it right and everyone could just feel the song. Then the singer wanted to cahnge the key and it kinda lost its feel. Still a great song from this legend. Dave

Surely Rics are about same price as an American P or J. You get same opinions on Fender. Some people like em and some don't rate them at all. Each to their own. Dave

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1501517620' post='3345200'] A full-size photo pinned to the wall could scratch that itch, perhaps..? [/quote]

I had one in early 80's and it was a reasonable enough build quality. Don't recall any great issues with it. My main gripe was that it was a one trick pony to me. It couldn't give me the same variation of tones that other basses could. Think i bought a Jazz bass after it. Must admit to loving the look of them and nearly bought one last year but decided to go for Fender PJ instead. Might still get one tho. They are an iconic looking bass. Dave

Think there are some parts of it that seem to fit reasonably well and altho i quite liked the clip i wouldn't go out and buy it. Dave

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1501410124' post='3344468'] Yes if you can pull-off the timing and feel you're there [/quote] Yep that's the hard part in getting that feel he has. Dave

When you see him play it on the clip it doesn't look as difficult as first thought but he has a really nice technique. That technique might be harder to copy than the notes. Dave

Jings its been so long since i've seen that VID and forgot just how good it was. Brilliant. Afraid i can't really help with the question tho as i've never really queried it. It just sounded too difficult to copy i didn't even bother. Dave

I would go for the P/J set up too. Gives you best of both worlds in my opinion. I play with a band that does a lot of Blues Rock with the occasional Country rock type songs and the P/J fits it far better than my Jazz. I do have a passion for my Jazz bass tho as it just feels better to play but band think the P/J sounds better. I generally have it set 50/50 pick up split and occasionally change the tone controls very slightly. Dave

I'm a fan of most Deep Purple eras but just didn't enjoy that orchestral drivel. Maybe its just the VID quality but not for me. As for the Iron Maiden clip .............not exactly the same comparison and i sense some tongue in cheek with that one New album aint bad tho. Dave

To be fair i don't usually go for this kind of thing but on occasion it sounds good. I had no idea who the guitarist was when i first saw it on Facebook. Wasn't highlighted. The one i attached had his name on it. Dave

I literally couldn't play for a solid 4hrs without a break even when i was younger i don't think i could have. Have never seen a band play for 4hrs without a break either. I've done 6 hr rehearsals but you're not gigging it solid for those 6 hrs and we always took a 20min break in middle. Is this guy living in the dark ages. Do they still send children up chimneys in Liverpool ? Dave

Someone just sent me this and i thought it was pretty good. Yngwie Mamsteen Anyone got any strong opinions whether this works or not. Dave http://youtu.be/TbHc5i4O2tc

[quote name='krispn' timestamp='1501226410' post='3343373'] My pub covers band mainly play in an established Irish bar and we have a great set which focuses on that style of music but we like to mix it up a bit too so it's not all paddywhack! We cover the Pogues etc.. but also do Dropkick Murphys versions of Irish tunes like Black Velevet Band, some Johnny Cash etc etc. It's great fun as we get lots of locals and tourists who really want to hear this music. We do play the more 'rock' versions rather than the classic Dubliners etc all style but we do mix things up. As we have a great female singer in the band we can mix in some classics like Proud Mary, our versions of Umbrella and Wake Me Up etc. Judging by the look on their faces these also go down well with punters and are often not expected... Baba O Riley Jump Around Groove is in the Heart Shipping up to Boston Sweet Dreams/7 Nation Army - we rip off the Skameleon version which mixes these two tracks in a wonderful ska version of sweet dreams with the riff of 7 NA kicking in. I should add we are a 4 piece guitar/vox, fiddle/vox, bass and drums. Not a horn section in sight! Sweet Dreams/7 Nation Army link below in case you fancy giving it a go! [url="https://youtu.be/EI465DVsKDw"]https://youtu.be/EI465DVsKDw[/url] [/quote] Not usually my kind of music but that SKA dance routine by the brass section made the song for me. A band having fun and being good at what they do. Well done guys, i enjoyed that VID, Dave

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1501245941' post='3343567'] You'll soon find out if the punted notice or not. They'll stop coming to your gigs. They'll walk out before your second set. You'll stop getting bookings. Even a band that plays for free won't get rebooked if they're not entertaining the audience. [/quote] Yep its the best way to find out how good you are. Hopefully i rehearse enough that i've never actually had any of that happen to me but then again i've not played 1000's of gigs and tend to play gigs that i know the music will be enjoyed. I don't think there's ever a point where you can't improve on something or other. Dave

Bit of both for me. Both my Fenders bought new from GAK and both ok. Little bit of tweaking when i got them but i do that with all basses. Also Jaydee from Bass Direct and same there little bit of tweakng and hey ho. Other basses i tried before buying and still had to tweak a little. If its a recognised manufacturer then should be reasonably ok. Do some research on the bass in question before buying to see how the quality control is. Dave

Think everyone deserves to have an audition to see if they fit or not. You might be surprised how quickly she can blend in. Maybe workng with non-formal players might give her a chance to play by ear and she might take to it ok On the other hand it might not work. Let her know that if she passes the audition it would need to be a trial period to see how it worked out. Surely first few rehearsals would pick up on that. Dave

Yep we have the Alto 15" tops and the 15" subs. Guitarists son works in large gear supplier and highly recommended them and he was right. Good sound and great price even without his discount they are still good value for money. Dave

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1501175552' post='3343122'] Why pay $30 when you can get free Metal ? Brilliant..... [media]http://youtu.be/KLKFfqLwH6U[/media] [/quote]

Thanks Ped. The Browser cache was the one that cleared the issue. Sorry for being a bit slow on this as its not something i've ever had to do. Must be an age thing Thanks again for you patience and help. Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501115783' post='3342656'] Sounds right to me. I'm looking forward to their show even if $30.00 seems a bit steep. Blue [/quote] They are quite well known musicians tho and if you're into Jazz style playing then $30 doesn't seem too much. Should be an interesting gig. Wish i could be there. Post some pics or Vids if you go. Dave

Anyone help with this. Still not sure how and what i'm meant to be doing with it ?? Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501097608' post='3342544'] I'm pretty sure Chuck came after Phil. Do we have a historian here? Brand X is Booked in a small bar here in Millwaukee next month. Blue [/quote] Googled and he came after Collins right enough late 77 into 78. Barnd X started 75 to 80 and then again 92 to 99 and obviously playing again now since 2016. Think Percy Jones move to New York many years ago. Dave

Where do i find my Cache of pics. Is that the attachments section. Dave

Trying to change my profile pic. I can select the photo i want and it shows in the large box. When i press done it changes in the profile but as soon as i move to another page it reverts back to my original photo. If i open up my profile again and click change my photo the new photo is still showing in the large box with the custom photo selection on it. Tried shutting down etc and waiting as a search found a post that stated you had to wait for it to update. That was earlier this afternon ? Any thoughts ? Dave